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I was raised in Channahon, Illinois. I graduated from Minooka High School. I received my Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University in 2010, where I majored in Politics and Government and minored in Legal Studies. I was actively involved in the ISU Mock Trial program, competing in many tournaments throughout different states. Throughout college I had various legal internships, most notably with the McLean County State's Attorney Drug and Gang Unit, where I first found my interest for criminal law.. I earned my Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University School of Law in 2013. While at NIU, I also participated in the Trial Advocacy program, competing in mock trial tournaments with other law schools. Additionally, I clerked for a local firm in DeKalb while earning my JD.. I passed the bar and was licensed to practice law in Illinois in October, 2013.

I have tried criminal felony cases in Kane, Kendall, La Salle, Will, Du Page and Cook County.  In 2011 I co-counseled a First Degree Murder Trial at 26th & California and my client was found not guilty.  I also conducted an Armed Robbery bench trial and my client was found not guilty.  I co-couseled a Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver (56 pounds of marijuana) in front of a jury in Ottawa, Illinois, La Salle County and the jury found my client guilty.. I have defended numerous clients in Driiving Under the Influence from preliminary matters to trial.. I am on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  My cell phone number is listed above.  If you need representation - I will be there.  Discount fees for military veterans. I am a Vietnam Vet - 101st Airborne - 1969-1970.. I  have owned, buiilt and ridden Harley-Davidsons for 40 years.  I currently own and ride a 1998 Softail Springer.

As a criminal defense attorney, I work closely with my clients who are going through one of the most important events of their lives. I am a sole practitioner who takes my job very seriously. Whether it's a matter of coming to an agreed resolution of your case or fighting your case at trial, you will work with me to make all of the important decisions involving your case.

Born and raised in Will County, Illinois.. Licensed to Practice since 1993.. Former Will County Chief Felony Proseutor.. Former Will County Narcotics Prosecutor.. Lead Counsel Certified by Illinois Supreme Court Capital Litigation Bar.. Television Legal Analalyst.. When you must choose a criminal defense attorney, the attorney’s experience is perhaps the most crucial factor to consider.  Neil Adams has firsthand experience with some of the biggest criminal cases in Will County over the last decade.. As a prosecutor, he secured a conviction in the murder of former Will County Treasurer Jack Weber.. As a defense attorney, he successfully argued self-defense and secured an acquittal for his client in the highly publicized “Road Rage” murder, which occurred on Interstate 55 during a morning rush hour traffic jam.. More recently, Mr. Adams appeared on the nationally broadcast “In Session” as a legal analyst throughout the program’s gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Drew Peterson murder trial.. Mr. Adams was raised in Joliet, having attended both Joliet Catholic High School and Joliet Junior College. He transferred to Northern Illinois University, where he also attended law school.. After passing the bar on the first attempt, he returned to Joliet where he spent 10 years in the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, including four years as Chief Felony Prosecutor. Motivated by a strong belief that all citizens, no matter what crimes they are accused of, have the right to a fair trial, he went into practice for himself in 2008, setting up his own criminal defense firm in Joliet.. Since that time he has been defending misdemeanor and felony cases with great success.

For 15 years, Gregory Reeder has been a vigorous advocate for his clients and public servant throughout the State of Illinois. Greg is an experienced trial attorney, who aggressively fights for his clients whether they are charged with a felony or misdemeanor or going through a divorce or family law case. Greg has successfully defended clients at all stages of litigation in both criminal and civil courts with a focus in criminal defense, civil litigation divorce and juvenile law.

Mr. Fimbianti began he career in law enforcement when he became a police officer in 1990. As a police officer, he served as a patrol officer, tactical officer and detective. He also has received specialized training and served as a Juvenile Officer, Street Gang Specialist, Field Training Officer (FTO), FBI Certified Firearms Instructor, Accident Investigator, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Firearms Armorer and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-D). During his career as a police officer, he received over 20 police commendations, awards and distinctions for his service.. Mr. Fimbianti graduated from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago in 2001 and became an Assistant State’s Attorney in Will County. As a prosecutor, he handled DUI cases and felony offenses including murder, robbery, narcotics, and class X felonies. He also served as an ASA in the Grand Jury and Felony Review Section and worked as a felony narcotics prosecutor with the Organized Crime Unit. In 2005, he entered private practice as a senior partner in a law firm specializing in criminal defense, civil litigation, and family law.. In 2010, Mr. Fimbianti was selected by the United States Department of Justice to travel to southeastern Europe (the former Yugoslavia) as a contract advisor to the Republic of Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the Balkans, he spent 18 months assisting in the development of a practical criminal justice infrastructure and other essential Rule of Law institutions, with a special emphasis on enhancing the cooperation and teamwork among prosecutors and police officers.. Upon returning to the States, Mr. Fimbianti opened his own criminal defense and personal injury practice. His experience on all sides of the judicial system and abroad has afforded him a distinct perspective on the law. He ardently believes in the rights of criminal defendants as defined by the U.S. Constitution.

As a former Will County Assitant Public Defender, Attorney Kristine Honiotes has defended all types of felony and misdemeanor cases including murder, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses and other serious felony offenses. Attorney Honiotes has over 10 years of experience as a trial lawyer.. In 2005, Kristine received her Juris Doctorate Degree from DePaul University College of Law. She received her B.S. in Political Science in 2002 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.. Her practice is focused on Criminal, Traffic and DUI Law within Will, DuPage, Cook, Kane and other counties.

Attorney Jim Mullenix has a 30-year background as an assistant public defender, with a remarkable track record of acquittals for his clients. Highly experienced in the areas of criminal defense and dispute resolution, Jim draws on extensive trial experience and seminar teaching that have prepared him not just for litigation, but for successfully avoiding litigation through negotiations and settlements. - See more at: #

Alexander B. Blum graduated from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, with a B.A. in Psychology in 2004. He graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing MIchigan, J.D. in 2009, and received Deans List Hilary Term 2008, and participated in Moot Court. Alexander B. Blum practices Criminal Law in the State of Illinois. Mr. Blum concentrated on Assault, Alcohol by a minor, Battery, DUI based on Alcohol, Driving on a Suspended License, Driving on a Revoked License, Domestic Battery, DUI based on Drugs, Deceptive Practices, Gun Charges, Drug Possession, Possession of Paraphernalia, Retail Theft, Shoplifting, Theft, and Traffic Matters, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Probation Violations, Supervision Violations, Outstanding Warrants, Unlawful Consumption, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Sexual Assault, and other Felony cases. Mr. Blum has helped hundreds of Clients obtain favorable results for Felony or Misdemeanor Criminal Charges, Traffic and Ordinance Violations in Cook County, Kane County Lake County, DuPage County, Dekalb County, McHenry County, Will County, and surrounding Counties and Branch Courts.. Mr. Blum fights for his Client's rights. He will get the best possible result possible by filing motions, going to trial, or negotiating with the State's Attorney. He will review all the Discovery, including watching DVDs with audio/visual evidence, Reports, and other Documents that the State or Prosecutor may have. He will comb through everything we have to find any exculpatory facts and have your best interests first and foremost. Mr. Blum has a proven track record of having cases Nolle Prosequi, Dismissed, amended to lower charges, deferred prosecution, supervision, and will FIGHT for your rights.. Mr. Blum has also been able to negotiate many CDL, Commercial Driver's License, cases sometimes resulting in non-moving violations for a CDL driver, amending the ticket, and so on. Mr. Blum also has experience negotiating Truck Overweight Tickets and has saved owner and operators thousands of dollars by negotiating overweight tickets. .. Mr. Blum goes above and beyond for his Clients. Mr. Blum holds his Clients in the highest regard and cherishes your business. Mr. Blum appreciates referrals and appreciates how current Clients recommend calling for their legal needs.. He has conducted Trials and Felony, Misdemeanor, Petty and Business Offense Hearings in Illinois providing NOT GUILTY results, Motions to Quash being granted, and Charges being Dismissed outright. Mr. Blum will analyze your case and explain the different likely possible outcomes. Mr. Blum has had many favorable results, including dismissal of Aggravated Felony Driving on Revoked by way of a Motion to Quash and Suppress, a dismissal of a second DUI charge outright, and many successful negotiations resulting in Supervision, amendments to the original charge, community service, deferred prosecution, and other programs like theft school, second chance programs, traffic school and other Diversion Programs in Illinois. Mr. Blum has helped many people keep their License and helps clients navigate the Illinois Secretary of State.. Mr. Blum is an active member of the Illinois Bar Association and the Lake County Bar Association.. Mr. Blum also practices Mortgage Foreclosure and some General Practice. He has practiced in Plaintiff side Foreclosure in the past, and currently Defense side. He has helped many homeowners negotiate more time for the homeowner to stay in their home, resolving a foreclosure without Deficiency Judgements and also other non retention options including Cash for Keys, Consent Foreclosure and renegotiation on the loans.. Mr. Blum also has Clients in the Entertainment industry and practices Entertainment Law. Whether reviewing contracts, business consulting, helping with your current case, Alexander Blum is your go to Attorney.. Alexander Blum services clients in:. Addison | Alsip | Antioch | Arlington Heights | Aurora | Bannockburn | Barrington | Barrington Hills | Beach Park | Berwyn | Bolingbrook | Brookfield | Buffalo Grove | Bridgeview | Chicago | Cicero | Carpentersville | Deer Park | Deerfield | Des Plaines | Elk Grove Village | Evanston | Fox Lake | Fox River Grove | Glendale Heights | Glenview | Golf | Grayslake | Green Oaks | Gurnee | Hainesville | Hawthorn Woods | Highland Park | Highwood | Indian Creek | Island Lake | Joliet | Kildeer | Lake Barrington | Lake Bluff | Lake Forest | Lake Villa | Lake Zurich | Lakemoor | Libertyville | Lincolnshire | Lincolnwood Lindenhurst | Long Grove | Markham | Melrose Park | Mettawa | Morton Grove | Mount Prospect | Mundelein | Niles | North Barrington | Northbrook | Northfield | North Chicago | Oak Park | Old Mill Creek | Ottowa | Palatine | Park City | Port Barrington | Prospect Heights | Riverwoods | Rockford | Rolling Meadows | Round Lake | Round Lake Beach | Round Lake Heights | Round Lake Park | Shiller Park | Skokie | St. Charles | Stone Park | Third Lake | Tower Lakes | Vernon Hills | Volo | Wadsworth | Wauconda | Waukegan | Wheeling | Wilmette | Winnetka | Winthrop Harbor | Zion. 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Former Chief Public Defender of Second Municipal Division (Chicago north side and north suburbs), and the Forensic Science Division. Litigated complex cases, such as acquittal of police officer charged with sexual assault based on DNA, re-instated to the department; and case that exposed forensic misconduct, and obtained client’s exoneration of serial rape charges after 9 years in prison, featured on Dateline NBC, A & E’s Investigative Reports, and TLC’s Secrets of Forensic Science. Also experienced in criminal justice policy, legislative affairs, testified at hundreds of hearings in the Illinois General Assembly, and author of numerous articles.

My goal is simple,  to provide you with quality representation for a reasonable fee.  You will always receive honest answers to, sometimes difficult questions.    I began my practice as a Senior Public Defended where I was lead counsel in a number of jury and bench trials.  I then went into private practice where I have used my trial skills to venture into other areas of the law.  I am an everyday lawyer for everyday people.  Initial consultations are always FREE of charge.  Flexible hours and payment options to meet your needs.